Statistics Canada published its crush and grain deliveries reports on Dec. 24.
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StatCan issues crush, delivery reports
Canola crush, deliveries step back in November
Canadian honey production down in 2024
Canadian honey production was down by 18 per cent in 2024 despite an increase in the number of beekeepers and colonies.
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers invest in weed research
The Saskatchewan Pulse Growers have announced plans to invest $3.67 million in five new weed science research projects.
More precipitation at the start of winter says Environment and Climate Change Canada
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) presented its winter seasonal outlook on Dec. 4. Officials said they expect temperatures across the country to be close to or above normal for the beginning of winter. However, they pointed out Western Canada is likely to experience normal to below normal temperatures come January and February.
Agribition 2024 burning of the brand focuses on community
Roughriders head coach Corey Mace launches Agribition by burning the brand
The 53rd Western Canadian Agribition kicked off on Monday morning with the annual burning of the brand. Agribition CEO Shaun Kindopp said although the burning of the brand usually leans more politicaly with different dignitaries, this year they decided to focus on community. That’s why Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace was the one who […] Read more
Bitcoin at record highs, sets sights on $100,000
Bitcoin touched a fresh record high on Friday, with its sights set firmly on the $100,000 barrier, in a stellar rally for the cryptocurrency sparked by expectations of a more friendly regulatory environment under a Donald Trump administration.
Wheat yields in Western Australia are better than expected, industry body says
Western Australia should produce 420,000 tonnes more wheat this year than was projected a month ago, an industry group said Friday, adding to expectations that Australia's national crop will be larger than pre-harvest estimates.
Agfinity shuttered, new brokerage facing online questions
Stony Plain, Alta. grain broker Agfinity laid off employees and started the process of declaring bankruptcy in mid-October, according to former employees. Three former employees are working at launching a new brokerage firm, Grain Gateway Canada, but have run into some strangeness online.
Find your ag news during the mail strike
Glacier FarmMedia making digital editions readily available to readers
With the arrival of a national mail strike, Grainews wants to ensure our readers continue to have access to the information they want and need. “We are doing everything we can to make sure Canadian farmers can continue to access their agricultural news and production information during the mail service disruption,” said Laura Rance-Unger, Glacier […] Read more
Trump victory puts spotlight on trade
U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, tariffs among policies subject to change under the Republicans
Trump’s pledges to boost competitiveness and renegotiate the United States-Mexico- Canada Agreement (USMCA) as well as the potential to impose trade sanctions could spell difficulties for Canadian producers.
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